Supplier QA Senior Executive [Food]

Randstad; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry is seeking a Supplier QA Senior Executive based in Selangor. The role involves overseeing quality control for finished product releases, managing supplier audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety systems like GMP and HACCP. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Food Science or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This position is crucial for supporting the company’s expansion efforts and maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing quality assurance and food safety systems in a manufacturing environment, including GMP, ISO, and HACCP.
• Hands-on experience conducting internal and external audits; certified Lead Auditor is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provided quality control oversight for finished product release, on-hold decisions, and coordination of supplier quality issues.
• Verified QA Assistant data entry activities, ensuring accuracy, risk-based evaluation, and evidence-driven release or rejection decisions.
• Performed and supported incoming inspections of supplier materials and products against defined specifications.
• Managed acceptance and rejection decisions for incoming materials, ensuring timely documentation updates and supplier communication.
• Led supplier audit and compliance programs, including audit planning, execution, CAPA tracking to closure.
• Acted as QA lead for new supplier and product qualification, reviewing supplier documentation, risk assessments.
• Drove supplier quality improvement by managing non-conformances and preparing performance reports.

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for a Supplier QA Senior Executive for a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry for their expansion. This company has a legacy of more than 100 years in the world. This position requires your urgent attention.

• Based in Selangor
• Reporting to: Supplier QA Manager

Responsibilities

• Provided quality control oversight for finished product release, on-hold decisions, and coordination of supplier quality issues.
• Verified QA Assistant data entry activities, ensuring accuracy, risk-based evaluation, and evidence-driven release or rejection decisions.
• Performed and supported incoming inspections of supplier materials and products against defined specifications, including backup coverage when required.
• Managed acceptance and rejection decisions for incoming materials, ensuring timely documentation updates and supplier communication.
• Led supplier audit and compliance programs, including audit planning, execution, CAPA tracking to closure, and monthly performance trending.
• Acted as QA lead for new supplier and product qualification, reviewing supplier documentation, risk assessments, validation data, and onboarding processes.
• Drove supplier quality improvement by managing non-conformances, preparing performance reports, and collaborating cross-functionally to strengthen supplier compliance and capability.

Experience

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing quality assurance and food safety systems in a manufacturing environment, including GMP, ISO, and HACCP.
• Hands‑on experience conducting internal and external audits; certified Lead Auditor is an added advantage.

Skills

no additional skills required

Qualification

no additional qualifications required

Education

Bachelor Degree